All Obituaries

Dona L. Temple, 81 of New Franklin, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home. Born on August 26, 1938 in Glen Campbell, PA to the late Bud and Mildred (Fuller) Fisher, she had been a New Franklin resident for most of her adult life and was a member of Community Church of Portage Lakes. She enjoyed gardening, family, listening to Elvis, cooking, loved her cats and all animals and was a volunteer for many years at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Dona was a dedicated wife and mother. In...

Randy Rankl 12/30/1955 - 8/9/2020 The Lord has sent his angels to guide Randy to eternity and his final resting place. His work on earth is done. Randy was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio and graduated in 1974. He loved all sports "especially basketball". Randy was a kind and generous man who often put his needs last. He was an amazing husband, father and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nancy Rankl. Randy is survived by his wife, Cindy Rankl; sons,...

William H. Kolm, 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born March 27, 1935 in Canton, to the late William and Lea (Bitter) Kolm, was an area resident all of his life and retired from Orrville Products. William was a US Army Veteran, a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and enjoyed bowling, fishing and working outdoors. Special thanks to the Landings of Canton and hospice for their care of dad the past two years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jeffrey A. Wagner, 63 of New Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 after a short illness at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born March 27, 1957 in Akron and graduated from Coventry High School. Preceded in death by his mother, Rose Janet (Brown) Wagner; Jeff is survived by his father, Arthur Wagner and brother, Richard (Carol) Wagner. Funeral Services will be held MONDAY, August 3, 2020, 12:00pm NOON at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton,...

Rosetta S. Ayers, 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Born on November 27, 1941 in Harrison, WV to the late Guy and Rady Frame, she had been an area resident most of her life. She retired from Chapel Hill Community with over 20 years of service and was a member of the Canal Fulton Baptist Church. Rosetta enjoyed reading, camping, sewing and supporting her children and grandchildren at all of their sporting events. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Richard D. "Dick" Harbaugh, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. Born on May 26, 1934 in Canal Fulton to the late Paul and Helen (Street) Harbaugh, he was a life resident of the community and graduated from Canal Fulton High School. Dick was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, had been a Lawrence Township Trustee for 32 years, Mayor of Canal Fulton for four years, started Harbaugh Earth Moving in 1955 and was a long time member of the Canal Fulton Lions...

Robert L. Liston, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born on September 9, 1937 in Akron to the late Robert and Ruby (Knight) Liston, he was a proud teamster (Local 24) for 50 years. Bob was a dedicated professional with over 3 million safe miles driven and for 7 of those years mom and dad drove together as a team. Dad retired from Consolidated Freight in 1999 before he and mom enjoyed 20 years of snow birding in Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jeffrey L. Starcher, 58 of Massillon died unexpectedly Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Aultman Massillon.  Jeffrey was born July 30,1961 in Calhoun County, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Merilee Ann (Smith) Starcher.  He was a 1981 graduate of Fairless High School, served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, was employed at Case Farms, Canton for the past 13 years and was previously at the Hoover Company.  Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Donze) Starcher;...

Dianne M. (Dilger) Heinz, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 surrounded by her kids and best friend of 55 yrs, Douglas Anderson. She was born October 24, 1939 to the late Duane Dilger & Kathleen Ann (Gruss). She is survived by her son, D. Scott Heinz and daughter, Renee B. Heinz-Dillon (Wayne), many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandchildren, Nevada Sage and Anthony Duane, sisters, Virginia Garbincus and Kathleen Ann...

Lawrence “Larry” Byron, 83, passed away on Tues, June 16, 2020 at his home in Chandler, AZ.  He was born in Barberton, OH on June 7, 1937.  He attended Kent State University on a baseball and academic scholarship and had worked in the finance industry until retiring in 2000. Larry married Jan Digman in 1959 and celebrated 61 years of marriage on May 16, 20. The couple has two children; daughter, Melissa (Nick Schoenbauer) and son, Scott; granddaughter, Sabrina...